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paradox in Korean

paradox in Korean is 역설, 패러독스 — paradox means a statement or situation that seems to contradict itself yet may still be true.

paradox in Korean

역설
noun
Pronounced: yeokseol
apparent contradiction which is nonetheless true
패러독스
noun
Pronounced: paereodokseu
apparent contradiction which is nonetheless true

What does "paradox" mean?

  1. noun A statement or situation that seems to contradict itself yet may still be true.
    "The statement "this sentence is false" is a classic paradox."
  2. noun A person or thing that combines seemingly contradictory qualities.
    "He was a paradox: fiercely private yet a famous public performer."

paradox in a sentence

  • The statement "this sentence is false" is a classic paradox.
  • It's a paradox that the more choices we have, the harder it can be to decide.
  • He was a paradox: fiercely private yet a famous public performer.

Common Korean translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "paradox" in Korean?

"paradox" in Korean is 역설, 패러독스. paradox means: A statement or situation that seems to contradict itself yet may still be true.

How do you pronounce 역설?

"paradox" in Korean is 역설, pronounced "yeokseol".

How do you use "paradox" in a sentence?

Example: "The statement "this sentence is false" is a classic paradox." In Korean, "paradox" is 역설, 패러독스.

Are there other ways to say "paradox" in Korean?

Yes — Korean has 2 translations listed for "paradox": 역설, 패러독스.

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